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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 2232 p4p, 1723 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 323 p4p, 264 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lundgren slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Lundgren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Masvidal takes a swing at Lundgren's ribcage but misses.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lundgren counters with a single leg into guard. Masvidal didn't expect that.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masvidal is keeping the position for now.
Masvidal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundgren manages to get himself to full guard.
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there.
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.
Lundgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masvidal defends well.
Lundgren is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Lundgren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lundgren rushes Masvidal and presses him up against the cage.
Lundgren jumps guard.
Lundgren looking to control.
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundgren's guard.
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lundgren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but instead Lundgren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lundgren drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Lundgren off! Lundgren jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lundgren postures up.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masvidal is trying to keep Lundgren in close.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Masvidal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lundgren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard.
Lundgren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masvidal dives on top into guard.
Masvidal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masvidal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masvidal defends it well.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lundgren is defended easily by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a jab when Lundgren was well out of range.
Masvidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Lundgren won't allow it.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lundgren controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
Lundgren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masvidal smiles and moves away.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal working a defensive guard here.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Lundgren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masvidal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lundgren pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lundgren stops Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren stops Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
Lundgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Masvidal won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up but Lundgren is controlling him
Lundgren tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it.
Lundgren is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lundgren wants to advance to full mount but Masvidal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masvidal is on top in guard.
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.
Masvidal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lundgren controls Masvidal momentarily but Masvidal frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.
Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lundgren darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Lundgren into the cage.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Masvidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lundgren's head.
Masvidal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal instigates a clinch.
Lundgren goes for a takedown attempt but Masvidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Lundgren slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Lundgren shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
Lundgren forces his way into half guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Lundgren stalling away here and it's allowed Masvidal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lundgren stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal pulls Lundgren in close to his closed guard and prevents Lundgren from doing any damage or advancing position.
Masvidal keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Lundgren pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal manages to get to full guard.
Lundgren content to stall in guard here.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Masvidal pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundgren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Lundgren isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal lands with a right hand.
Lundgren shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masvidal's waist but Masvidal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Lundgren defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masvidal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nate Masvidal thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Mattias Lundgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.
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